Mercedes Ortiz | Property Assistant
What do you love about your career?
What I love about my career is being able to connect and help people. I love that it is so multifaceted and I am always learning something new every day!
Tell us about something that is inspirationally important to you.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
What advice would you give to someone starting their career?
A piece of advice I would give to someone starting their career is to be receptive to new ideas/methods and apply techniques to your ethic that will work best for you.
What advice have you received that has helped you in your career?:
The best advice I have received is that success is contingent upon your mindset. Positivity radiates positivity!
Where have you grown the most in your career?
I have grown most in understanding that I work best in collaboration and helping others!
What does “success” mean to you?
Success to me is both a goal and a journey. Not only is it about reaching certain milestones in your life, but it’s about how we learn and how it’s applied along the way. We push higher and harder, striving for more and to be better.
What makes a good role model? Have you had one that has made an impact in your life/career?
A good role model to me is a person who is responsible for their actions whether they are good or bad. Having the strength to be accountable, recognizing shortcomings and doing the work to make it better.
What are the things that have helped you excel in your life/career?
Open-mindedness and accountability.